Vocabulary

Vocabulary

Read this vocabulary list and practice.

Topic: Work-Life Balance

1) Burnout (noun) - Physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress.

Examples: After working 80 hours a week, he suffered from severe burnout. Many employees experience burnout when they don't take time off.

2) Flexibility (noun) - The ability to change or adapt easily.

Examples: This job offers flexibility in working hours. Flexibility is important when you have young children.

3) Prioritize (verb) - To decide what is most important and do that first.

Examples: You need to prioritize your tasks at work. I always prioritize my family over my career.

4) Boundary (noun) - A limit that defines acceptable behavior or actions.

Examples: It is important to set boundaries between work and personal life. She told her boss she does not answer emails after 7 PM as a personal boundary.

5) Sustainable (adjective) - Able to continue at a certain level for a long time.

Examples: Working 12 hours every day is not sustainable. We need a sustainable routine that keeps us healthy and productive.

Exercises

Fill in the words in the sentences.

1) Doctors warn that constant stress can lead to __________.

2) One advantage of working from home is the __________ it offers.

3) You must learn to __________ your tasks or you will feel overwhelmed.

4) It is healthy to establish clear __________ between your professional and personal life.

5) A __________ lifestyle is one you can maintain without harming your health.

Create sentences using the word.

1) Burnout: _______________________________________________.

2) Flexibility: ____________________________________________.

3) Prioritize: _____________________________________________.

4) Boundary: ______________________________________________.

5) Sustainable: ____________________________________________.

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